Mets pitchers Johan Santana and Oliver Perez have undergone surgery and are expected to ready for spring training. Santana had bone chips removed from his left elbow Tuesday. Perez had scar tissue cleaned up in his right knee. Mets medical director Dr. David Altchek did both procedures ...

The New York Mets said Wednesday that pitcher Oliver Perez will undergo season-ending surgery, joining Mets ace Johan Santana on the sidelines. Mets medical director David Altchek diagnosed Perez with patella tendon tendinosis in his right knee which will require surgery. He should be fully recovered for spring training next year. Perez, in his eighth season in the major leagues ...

The New York Mets said Wednesday that pitcher Oliver Perez will undergo season-ending surgery, joining Mets ace Johan Santana on the sidelines. Mets medical director David Altchek diagnosed Perez with patella tendon tendinosis in his right knee which will require surgery. He should be fully recovered for spring training next year. Perez, in his eighth season in the major leagues ...

MIAMI (Reuters) - The New York Mets have suffered another injury setback with left-handed starter Oliver Perez ruled out for the season. The Mets said on their website (www.newyork.mets.mlb.com) that Perez had patellar tendonitis in his right knee and would undergo season-ending surgery. Team medical director David Atlchek examined Perez on Wednesday at the Hospital for Special ...